The excitement will reach its crescendo by Saturday evening when MI and CSK renew their rivalry in an IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium. While CSK come into this fixture on the back of a narrow win, MI eye first win of the season after losing their opening game last week.

Speaking to Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL, Yusuf Pathan said –

“Fans in Mumbai will always want MS Dhoni to entertain them with his performance but wish Mumbai Indians to win the match. But you see it is difficult to beat MI at home. There have been 10 matches between CSK and MI at Wankhede Stadium so far and MI have won seven times. If you believe in the figures, then Mumbai Indians are definitely going to pocket those two vital points.”

Ahead of the fixture, former India players Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif and Krish Srikkanth have made their respective predictions regarding the outcome of the match. On the official broadcaster of IPL

Speaking to Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL, Kaif said – “MI always look strong at home but CSK are difficult to beat on any ground. In such a situation, MI will have to work hard at Wankhede to get their first two points of this season.”

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Speaking to Star Sports, the official TV broadcaster of IPL, Pathan said – “It is difficult to pick one winner between MI and CSK but since MI is playing at home this time, they have better chances of winning this game.”

Former Indian legendary batter Krish Srikkanth had a word of advice for MI skipper –

Speaking to Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL, He said – “Both these teams will be banking on their bowlers to come out victorious and the team which does well with the bat will win. So, my suggestion to Rohit Sharma should let go of any pressure he has taken on himself. He should look to play his natural game and express himself out there in the middle.”